people that shape you.

this post is for my daddy (yes i call him daddy. yes i am 20 years old).

if you don't know my dad then you are really missing out. some women would say i am doomed when it comes time for me to get married because my dad is a "false reality" of what a husband is (actual quotation). daddy is 6'6", muscular, hard working, loving, athletic, loyal, supportive, selfless, thoughtful, and so much more.

i don't know how i got so lucky to have the dad that i do. he's the type that includes us kids in whatever he does. he makes so many sacrifices for us to be happy. he expects a lot for us and cheers us on even when times get hard. he is the best example for not only me but for sister and brother.

dad, i love you. i love that you love to be around your family. i love that you come home from a job you hate and yet you're still so pleasant to be around. i love that you are willing to do anything that would help benefit our family physically and spiritually. i love that you are so easy to talk to (maybe TOO easy to talk to..hence when i talk your ear off...sorry 'bout that!). i love that you want us to be the best we can be and so you make sure you can provide a way for us. i love that you have such a big, sweet heart. i love that when mom leaves the house in a hurry and doesn't give you a kiss that you run out there and make sure you get one of those smooches. i love your sense of humor. i love that brother calls you the B.F.G. (Big Friendly Giant), because it's totally true. i love that you are a worthy priesthood holder and for the example you are for brother. i love how close of a family we are; yes, it may be abnormally close, but i love it. seriously dad, i just love you.

i hope that someday when i get married he is just like you, dad.

xoxo,

your little girl